An official card announcement is expected shortly. Broadcast plans for the event have yet to be revealed.

Fighting professionally since 1998, Alessio has competed on the big stage for the UFC, PRIDE, WEC and DREAM promotions. A former welterweight, Alessio drops to 155 pounds despite posting eight wins in his past nine outings at 170 pounds.

Meanwhile, seven-time UFC vet Emerson looks to rebound from a January decision loss to Justin Salas. “The Saint” was released from the UFC following a March 2010 decision loss to Nik Lentz and has since posted a 2-1 mark in regional work.

Marunde fights for the third time under the SCC banner. He earned the title shot based on hard-fought wins over Victor Moreno and Chuck Grigsby and is 8-1 in his past nine overall fights.

Marunde now faces Mutapcic, who made his SCC debut in spectacular fashion by earning a 25-second knockout over Cezar Ferreira at August’s SCC 2 event.

Superior Cage Combat 3 is loaded with notable Las Vegas-based fighters, as well as some recognizable names from across the nation.

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